WITH St Patrick's Day around the corner the Moloney and McInerney Schools of Irish Dance have organised two top events.

For Saturday, March 12 they have Ireland's Shawn Cuddy.

Shawn and his band are touring the UK and will be playing at the Grange Drive Sports Centre, in Stratton, 8pm-12.30am.

On St Patrick's night, Thursday, March 17, local band Josie Kelly and Foggy Dew will be at the Thistle Hotel, Fleming Way, 8pm-1am.

Organiser Patsy Moloney said: "Both will be fantastic evenings."

To book tickets, priced £10 for the Saturday night and £8 for Thursday, call 01793 642368.